Happy Holi : Know About Holi festival

10 Amazing Point to Understand Holi Festival

Publish By: Kewin source images : GettyImages

[{"selector":"#anim-ecbb63c9-cb0c-4768-9760-1a6f0461d3ac","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dd6c8156-7402-4d37-9b60-18ae754aa367","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 196.83588%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-691c1a36-90f7-414c-9091-3d8591b82896 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Holi is one of the most vibrant and exciting festivals celebrated in India. Publish By: Kewin source images : GettyImages

[{"selector":"#anim-ee6fb079-cfe3-46ef-91bd-b20863c4ec7c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-376e269f-c08f-4c92-8aa5-40cbb24b3a61","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 171.72171%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2f79c579-ee77-46ed-aafc-0d451a3959ae [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] It is celebrated in the springtime, usually in March, and marks the end of winter and the onset of the new season of growth. Publish By: Kewin source images : GettyImages

[{"selector":"#anim-ac669fd9-3641-4d35-b841-ae6f90f13305","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dea44d10-e8e4-404b-b2a8-188e73fb46b6","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 158.09693%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2aa56f76-7963-45b5-88e8-331c3bc33565 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The burning of an effigy of Holika, a female figure in Hindu mythology, symbolizes Holi. Publish By: Kewin source images : GettyImages

[{"selector":"#anim-cc41b6b8-aad1-44ea-a719-62e4cf241867","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8b619543-0b2d-4d8f-beb8-98a93eafe7e3","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 142.00855%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-20256f3f-ca48-4115-bd7d-2171d3076393 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-44.53124988622573%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] This effigy represents the victory of good over evil and is meant to signify the coming of a new and prosperous season. Publish By: Kewin source images : GettyImages

[{"selector":"#anim-277b0775-d5f7-41b5-95fc-141327f723a0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5332f88b-fffa-48a1-86fe-a4fdeece9aba","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 152.20933%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d85f6a4c-0d02-4bbd-b722-66c1b248194a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] A traditional Holi celebration involves throwing coloured powders, or gulal, at each other, singing and dancing, and feasting delicacies. Publish By: Kewin source images : GettyImages

[{"selector":"#anim-c545e8b0-a672-468f-bda1-a52149cfce45","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-23fd6929-7fc5-4e7a-b3b7-defdf8eb7d56","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 158.09693%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8de23d83-273a-48c1-95ca-a5e617d19fd0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Families and friends get together to have a wonderful time and enjoy each other's company. Publish By: Kewin source images : GettyImages

[{"selector":"#anim-ff8e6226-ed2f-481e-9f88-8bd9402fd4a9","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c8e7c969-4cc9-40d3-b550-90f18983dea1","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 158.09693%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-07b42102-ed39-4a01-a510-72d02325ceee [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-30.009191055167133%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Holi is celebrated throughout India differently, depending on the region. Publish By: Kewin source images : GettyImages

[{"selector":"#anim-a758857d-a8e7-41cd-9235-c8e2e8b0265e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-03df9106-7ccc-46aa-84c3-481bc4b4ede2","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 138.13361%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1383e2a3-0385-465e-a694-fb3abaac9fa3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] In some areas, special prayers and rituals are held in temples and other holy sites, while in others, bonfires are lit to symbolize the victory of good over evil. Publish By: Kewin source images : GettyImages

[{"selector":"#anim-5711f5f1-a5e9-4c73-9cde-96568cd8110e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6cbb1f90-85c8-4d23-a8a3-d80e2623be8f","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 165.41541%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2037af62-68a6-49c2-b4c4-5436fb10f242 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.295955768857525%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] During Holi, people greet each other with the phrase "Happy Holi!" and exchange sweets and other gifts. Publish By: Kewin source images : GettyImages

[{"selector":"#anim-60a0098c-ad2d-4173-9386-2d052e345805","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-54892b8a-b4fd-4ea9-bb74-48de8331ef27","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 193.70172%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7aa0d8a4-7fcb-4380-9001-c66d303e55c2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] They also participate in competitions, such as tug of war, playing with colours, and singing songs. Publish By: Kewin source images : GettyImages

[{"selector":"#anim-be88b172-de17-40f2-b136-b8a0d30ea2b9","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6750a252-abf8-43bd-b702-0b6fb45dfb8f","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 136.62304%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fc0e26d0-6eef-4897-b9d0-9b702d105093 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Holi marks the start of the new farming season and the end of the cold winter. Farmers thank God for the upcoming harvest and pray for a successful and bountiful crop. Publish By: Kewin source images : GettyImages

[{"selector":"#anim-3a96351e-37ed-425f-a5c9-300df4b1353d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1a3bdd0b-a117-428f-b50b-9dc66ded3484","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 129.95169%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Holi is observed differently, depending on the region. In some parts of India, people play with water and mud, while in other places, people apply natural dyes to each other's faces. Publish By: Kewin source images : GettyImages

[{"selector":"#anim-8aa5387e-b58f-4891-a7b7-98208e28dada","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b462ef46-54e8-49d2-94c8-e1abf8c9ee39","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 153.81707%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8ac4962d-b961-455e-adf7-b43dbd70678e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Holi is also celebrated as a festival of love and unity, and people need to show their affection for each other by exchanging gifts and hugs. Publish By: Kewin source images : GettyImages Learn more